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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Certified Environmental, Safety and Health Trainer / Certified Instructional Technologist Certification Description The Certified Environmental, Safety & Health Trainer (CET) is a certification held by those with experience and expertise in the developing, designing, and delivering safety, health and environmental training. The Certified Instructional Technologist (CIT) certification is a parallel certification for those in other technical or scientific specialties. Certifying Organization Board of Certified Safety Professionals http://www.bcsp.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Environmental, Safety and Health Trainer / Certified Instructional Technologist Website
Certified in Public Health Certification Description The National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) offers the Certified in Public Health (CPH) credential as the only voluntary core credential for public health professionals. The CPH designation demonstrates that an individual graduate from a CEPH-accredited school or program of public health has mastered foundational competencies in public health. CPH professionals raise the bar and enhance the public health profession through their exemplary academic and leadership skills. Certifying Organization National Board of Public Health Examiners https://www.nbphe.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified in Public Health Website
Certified Safety Professional Certification Description CSP candidates must have professional safety experience. The exact number of years depends on their degree(s) and if they hold OHST/CLCS or CHST certification. BCSP has a broad definition of safety. Professional-level work experience in safety, health, environmental protection, fire protection, ergonomics, radiation protection and industrial hygiene is considered professional safety experience. Certifying Organization Board of Certified Safety Professionals http://www.bcsp.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Safety Professional Website
Environmental Analytical Technologist Certifying Organization National Registry of Certified Chemists http://nrcc6.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Environmental Analytical Technologist Website
Healthy Homes Specialist Certification Description The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), the National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH), and the National Healthy Homes Training Center and Network (Training Center) have partnered to offer a Healthy Homes Specialist credential. This credential is designed for health and housing professionals in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Certifying Organization National Environmental Health Association http://www.neha.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Healthy Homes Specialist Website
Journeyman Water Restorer Certifying Organization Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification http://www.iicrc.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Journeyman Water Restorer Website
Mold Removal Specialist Certification Description The Mold Removal Specialist (MRS) certification recognizes professionals who have the knowledge and skills necessary to: perform mold remediation for structures and contents; design and maintain containments; control pressure differentials; safely work in mold contaminated environments; understand common remediation work practices; review protocols; design and implement remediation processes; understand and follow industry standards and legal requirements; recognize conditions conducive for causing mold growth; and prevent amplification and contamination for a variety of building environment types. Certifying Organization Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification http://www.iicrc.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Mold Removal Specialist Website
National Radon Proficiency Program Certifying Organization The American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists http://aarst-nrpp.com/wp/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No National Radon Proficiency Program Website
Radon Measurement Specialist Certification Description Certification by the National Radon Safety Board as a Radon Measurement Specialist requires demonstration of knowledge which goes significantly beyond that required of a technician. In addition to basic training in the rudiments of radon measurements, the certified RMS must demonstrate a basic knowledge of radiation physics, an understanding of risk assessment, the epidemiological evidence of radon health risks, and the differences between various devices and techniques for measuring radon and radon decay products. The NRSB certified Radon Measurement Specialist must also understand the importance of radiation safety and be capable of designing and implementing a quality assurance program. Certifying Organization National Radon Safety Board http://www.nrsb.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Radon Measurement Specialist Website
Registered Environmental Laboratory Technologist Certification Description RELT -- Registered Environmental Laboratory Technologist is a special registration/certification for persons engaged in the laboratory management and/or analysis of environmental samples. The RELT is officially recognized by the Rhode Island Department of Health. Certifying Organization National Registry of Environmental Professionals https://www.nrep.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Registered Environmental Laboratory Technologist Website
Registered Environmental Technician Certification Description A Registered Environmental Technician is an individual who, in support of and under the direction of Registered Hazardous Substances Professionals, environmental pofessionals and scientists, carries out in a responsible manner proven techniques of a technical nature in a particular hazardous materials/waste management field. Perfomance as a Registered Environmental Technician requires the application of appropriate principles, methods and techniques combined with practice and knowledge. Under professional direction, the hazardous substances specialist functions in positions that involve testing, sampling routine inspecting, and poviding information on hazardous materials/waste practices, techniques and methods for the purpose of identifying, preventing, and eliminating environmental health hazards. Certifying Organization National Environmental Health Association http://www.neha.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? No ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Registered Environmental Technician Website
Registered Hazardous Substances Specialist Certification Description A Registered Hazardous Substances Specialist is an individual who, in support of and under the direcion of, Registered Hazardous Substances Professionals, environmental professionals and scientists, carries out in a responsible manner proven techniques of a technical nature in a particular hazardous materials/waste management field. Perfomance as a Registered Hazardous Substances Specialist requires the application of appropriate principles methods and techniques combined with practice and knowledge. Under professional direction, the Registered Hazardous Substances Specialist functions in positions that involve testing, sampling routine inspecting, and providing information on hazardous materials/waste practices, techniques and methods for the purpose of identifying, preventing, and eliminating environmental health hazards. Certifying Organization National Environmental Health Association http://www.neha.org Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? No ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Registered Hazardous Substances Specialist Website

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Certified Environmental, Safety and Health Trainer / Certified Instructional Technologist

Certification Description
The Certified Environmental, Safety & Health Trainer (CET) is a certification held by those with experience and expertise in the developing, designing, and delivering safety, health and environmental training. The Certified Instructional Technologist (CIT) certification is a parallel certification for those in other technical or scientific specialties.

Certifying Organization
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
http://www.bcsp.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Environmental, Safety and Health Trainer / Certified Instructional Technologist Website

Certified in Public Health

Certification Description
The National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) offers the Certified in Public Health (CPH) credential as the only voluntary core credential for public health professionals. The CPH designation demonstrates that an individual graduate from a CEPH-accredited school or program of public health has mastered foundational competencies in public health. CPH professionals raise the bar and enhance the public health profession through their exemplary academic and leadership skills.

Certifying Organization
National Board of Public Health Examiners
https://www.nbphe.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified in Public Health Website

Certified Safety Professional

Certification Description
CSP candidates must have professional safety experience. The exact number of years depends on their degree(s) and if they hold OHST/CLCS or CHST certification. BCSP has a broad definition of safety. Professional-level work experience in safety, health, environmental protection, fire protection, ergonomics, radiation protection and industrial hygiene is considered professional safety experience.

Certifying Organization
Board of Certified Safety Professionals
http://www.bcsp.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Safety Professional Website

Environmental Analytical Technologist

Certifying Organization
National Registry of Certified Chemists
http://nrcc6.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Environmental Analytical Technologist Website

Healthy Homes Specialist

Certification Description
The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), the National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH), and the National Healthy Homes Training Center and Network (Training Center) have partnered to offer a Healthy Homes Specialist credential. This credential is designed for health and housing professionals in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Certifying Organization
National Environmental Health Association
http://www.neha.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Healthy Homes Specialist Website

Journeyman Water Restorer

Certifying Organization
Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
http://www.iicrc.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Journeyman Water Restorer Website

Mold Removal Specialist

Certification Description
The Mold Removal Specialist (MRS) certification recognizes professionals who have the knowledge and skills necessary to: perform mold remediation for structures and contents; design and maintain containments; control pressure differentials; safely work in mold contaminated environments; understand common remediation work practices; review protocols; design and implement remediation processes; understand and follow industry standards and legal requirements; recognize conditions conducive for causing mold growth; and prevent amplification and contamination for a variety of building environment types.

Certifying Organization
Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
http://www.iicrc.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Mold Removal Specialist Website

National Radon Proficiency Program

Certifying Organization
The American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists
http://aarst-nrpp.com/wp/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

National Radon Proficiency Program Website

Radon Measurement Specialist

Certification Description
Certification by the National Radon Safety Board as a Radon Measurement Specialist requires demonstration of knowledge which goes significantly beyond that required of a technician. In addition to basic training in the rudiments of radon measurements, the certified RMS must demonstrate a basic knowledge of radiation physics, an understanding of risk assessment, the epidemiological evidence of radon health risks, and the differences between various devices and techniques for measuring radon and radon decay products. The NRSB certified Radon Measurement Specialist must also understand the importance of radiation safety and be capable of designing and implementing a quality assurance program.

Certifying Organization
National Radon Safety Board
http://www.nrsb.org/

Radon Measurement Specialist Website

Registered Environmental Laboratory Technologist

Certification Description
RELT -- Registered Environmental Laboratory Technologist is a special registration/certification for persons engaged in the laboratory management and/or analysis of environmental samples. The RELT is officially recognized by the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Certifying Organization
National Registry of Environmental Professionals
https://www.nrep.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Registered Environmental Laboratory Technologist Website

Registered Environmental Technician

Certification Description
A Registered Environmental Technician is an individual who, in support of and under the direction of Registered Hazardous Substances Professionals, environmental pofessionals and scientists, carries out in a responsible manner proven techniques of a technical nature in a particular hazardous materials/waste management field. Perfomance as a Registered Environmental Technician requires the application of appropriate principles, methods and techniques combined with practice and knowledge. Under professional direction, the hazardous substances specialist functions in positions that involve testing, sampling routine inspecting, and poviding information on hazardous materials/waste practices, techniques and methods for the purpose of identifying, preventing, and eliminating environmental health hazards.

Certifying Organization
National Environmental Health Association
http://www.neha.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? No
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Registered Environmental Technician Website

Registered Hazardous Substances Specialist

Certification Description
A Registered Hazardous Substances Specialist is an individual who, in support of and under the direcion of, Registered Hazardous Substances Professionals, environmental professionals and scientists, carries out in a responsible manner proven techniques of a technical nature in a particular hazardous materials/waste management field. Perfomance as a Registered Hazardous Substances Specialist requires the application of appropriate principles methods and techniques combined with practice and knowledge. Under professional direction, the Registered Hazardous Substances Specialist functions in positions that involve testing, sampling routine inspecting, and providing information on hazardous materials/waste practices, techniques and methods for the purpose of identifying, preventing, and eliminating environmental health hazards.

Certifying Organization
National Environmental Health Association
http://www.neha.org

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? No
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Registered Hazardous Substances Specialist Website

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